Sweet Chilli Chicken Stir Fry

Method

1. 1

   Cook the Rice:

   • ✦Cook 150 g jasmine rice according to the packet instructions and keep warm
2. 2

   Marinate the Chicken:

   • ✦Whisk 1 egg white until loosened
   • ✦Add 300 g chicken breast sliced 1 cm thick across the grain
   • ✦Mix in 2 tsp cornflour, 2 tsp plain tamari and 1 tsp sesame oil
   • ✦Rest for 15 minutes while you prepare everything else
3. 3

   Make the Sauce:

   • ✦Combine 50 ml water, 40 g caster sugar and 30 ml rice vinegar in a small pan
   • ✦Add 1 deseeded finely chopped red chilli, 1½ tbsp plain tamari and ¼ tsp salt
   • ✦Simmer for 4 minutes
   • ✦Mix 1 tsp cornflour with 2 tsp cold water, stir it in and cook for 30 seconds
   • ✦Set the sauce aside
4. 4

   Cook the Chicken:

   • ✦Heat a wok until smoking hot
   • ✦Add 1 tbsp garlic-infused oil
   • ✦Add the marinated chicken in a single layer and leave undisturbed for 60 seconds
   • ✦Toss for 2 minutes, then remove while just opaque; it will finish cooking later
5. 5

   Cook the Carrot:

   • ✦Add the remaining 1 tbsp garlic-infused oil
   • ✦Add 120 g angled carrot slices and stir-fry for 3 minutes
6. 6

   Add the Pepper:

   • ✦Add 1 sliced red bell pepper and 1 tsp ground ginger
   • ✦Stir-fry for 2 minutes
7. 7

   Combine:

   • ✦Return the chicken and its juices to the wok
   • ✦Pour in the sweet chilli sauce and toss for about 45 seconds until glazed
   • ✦Check the thickest chicken piece has reached 75 °C
   • ✦Add a splash of water if the sauce becomes too tight
8. 8

   Finish:

   • ✦Remove from the heat and add 1 tbsp sesame seeds
   • ✦Serve over the cooked 150 g jasmine rice